"Salamat was a victim of circumstance and was traumatized as a result of her past. She was willing to give life a chance but something seems to be missing.

The past came tumbling before her when she was already healing and could barely remember the pain. She became stigmatized and couldn't help but give in to despair.

Will she be able to overcome these troubles someday? Or will it affect her mental state and disrupt her matrimonial prospect? Will Habib's betrayal break her or make her stronger?"

THE STIGMA

　　It was Saleem's convocation ceremony and Salamat was thinking of what to gift him. Saleem's parents and siblings were on their way from Kano and Salamat's parents insisted on taking responsibility for the entertainment.


　　Salamat called him after her morning prayers to congratulate him and he thanked her profusely, promising to see her later.


　　Mrs. Ade was already in the kitchen cooking the two chicken that was slaughtered by Mr. Ade and Salamat went to join her. An hour later, they were done frying the chicken and quickly moved to the cooking of the rice.


　　Salamat took a piece of chicken from the pot and tried sneaking to her room while her mum was making an effort to drain the water from the rice. She was almost close to the door when her mum spoke up. "I see you have become a professional thief, congratulations."


　　Salamat was stunned and she byrsted out laughing. She ran out of the kitchen, holding firmly to the piece of chicken and giggling.


Chapter 25